10 January Events in Arizona
Winter blues don’t exist in Arizona after the holiday season thanks to blue skies and beautiful weather! While other states are snowed in, we’re out and about taking in all that the state has to offer, which happens to be a lot of outdoor events and festivities!
A Taste of AZ Food and Drink Fest | January 31st
Make your way to the Salt River Fields East Lawn for the 3rd annual A Taste of AZ Food and Drink Fest. Enjoy an afternoon of unlimited tastings, live music, and local flavor. You’ll have the opportunity to indulge in an array of samples, like tacos, burgers, beer, wine, and cocktails from vendors across Arizona. VIP ticket holders will also receive a complimentary Spring Training ticket!
Get your tickets HERE and use code SWS for $10 OFF!
Theta Wave Sound Meditation at Revel Surf | January 9th
Ready to start your new year on the right wave length? Picture yourself lying by the water, the sun warming your face as the desert comes alive around you. Restorative sound frequencies will guide your brain into the Theta state where stress melts away and clarity emerges. This Ascendify Wellness experience uses mathematically calculated instrument sequences that activate your relaxation response to shift your neural patterns from fight-or-flight chaos into restoration and flow.
Start your new year off slow and restorative. Get your tickets HERE!
Merchantile Market | January 10-11th
Merchantile Market’s 2026 Winter Kickoff market is New Year’s themed! It’s the first 2-day market of the year and you can expect the same great Merchantile Market as always with 150+ local artists, makers, and creators, live music, delicious bites, interactive experiences, and community connection.
The Merchantile Market is always FREE to attend!
Rock ‘N’ Roll Running Series: Arizona | January 17-18th
Enjoy a smooth, scenic run through Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix set to the soundtrack of live bands, DJs and entertainment. Whether you’re taking on a 5K, a 10K, or a half marathon, you’ll be able to take in the beautiful rock formations of Papago Park as you head toward the Finish Line Festival at Tempe Beach Park.
Register for your race HERE!
United We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience | January 23rd
Experience the energy of a music festival all in one night. United We Dance brings a genre-blending journey through electronic music, past and present, with house, techno, bass, and big room woven into seamless, high-energy sets performed by their resident DJs. Think reimagined hits and original edits from top DJs like Skrillex, John Summit, Tiësto, Avicii and more, paired with over-the-top production and immersive visuals.
Get ready to dance the night away! Get your tickets HERE!
Taiyou Con Anime Convention | January 23rd-25th
Taiyou Con is a 3-day anime convention and Japanese festival at the Mesa Convention Center! Whether you are new to all things Asian pop culture or looking to connect with those who have similar interests, Taiyou Con is the place to be. Dive into all things anime, cosplay, video games, K-Pop, Asian food trucks, and much more with over 300 hours of interactive activities.
Get your tickets HERE!
Diplo’s Run Club | January 24th
Diplo’s Run Club is closing out the 2025-2026 season and its final stop on their tour with its debut run in Phoenix! The race starts early at Margaret T. Hance Park. You’ll end right back where you started after your 5K through Central Phoenix. When you’re done, you’ll party the day away in the Valley of the Sun with a post-race concert featuring Diplo + friends!
Register for your race HERE!
Scottsdale Book Festival | January 24th
Book lovers rejoice! The inaugural Scottsdale Book Festival is taking place January 24th at the Scottsdale Civic Center and will bring together reading enthusiasts from every genre. This FREE festival invites book lovers of all ages to experience more than 200 authors, publishers, and exhibitors, plus food vendors and live entertainment. Meet authors, uncover new voices, and enjoy stories across genres!
Tempe Blooms | January 24-25th
Tempe Blooms is an award-winning, FREE floral and arts showcase that transforms Downtown Tempe into a blooming wonderland. Visitors can expect 20 large-scale floral installations crafted by local designers, live mural painting, live music performances, a flower‑inspired market, and “flowerful specials” from local businesses!
AZ Soup Festival | January 25th
Soup is a great international food and winter is the perfect time to enjoy it. Whether it’s chili, minestrone, pho, pozole, French onion, you name it, soup warms our hearts and reminds us of home. Check out the inaugural Arizona Soup Festival, where you’ll get to try soups from Arizona’s best restaurants and chefs, all in one place. Your ticket includes unlimited soup samples with a commemorative metal mug to enjoy them out of.
Get your ticket HERE!